Updates. Also a very cool article posted by Willamette Week regarding the belated Berbati's Pan and the almighty Dave Hite. Kind of a weird coincidence that the owner passes away shortly after they announce the end of live music.

Actually Citi Card had their own presale all day on Tuesday for their card members. They did this on the initial 'Snakes & Arrows' tour and we got shitty seats because of it. I'm sure most of the best seats are already scooped up by Citi Card-holding scalpers. My lifelong RUSH buddy and I have said "fuck them" as a result of this. I've been on the RUSH fan mailing list ever since they originated it on the interweb and they still haven't sent me a password. Fuck them. If I can find a fair price on good seats, I'll go. Otherwise, I'm good with the other ten times I've managed to see them. Hate to say it, but you've got to put your foot down against this fucking corporate greed bullshit and they're playing totally into it, whether they're willing or not.

Pick a non-bastard promoter! The band are the only ones who are ultimately becoming millionaires off the deal. That venue has turned over ownership three times since it was built, so I doubt if it's some sort of cash cow type of deal. It's ultimately on the bands to say NO to this. Turning a blind eye and saying "that's the business" is not an excuse.